A CHARITY set up by a Priory Vale grandfather before he lost his battle with prostate cancer is hosting a free testing day on Saturday to help others who may have the condition spot symptoms before it's too late.

Kevin Logan was diagnosed in June 2015 and set up The Loganberry Trust shortly afterwards to raise awareness of prostate cancer and save lives by offering free tests for the disease all over Wiltshire.

The avid Swindon Rugby Club supporter and dedicated Freemason died more than a year ago in December 2016 but has left a lasting legacy which will stop a number of preventable deaths.

The Loganberry Trust has held around 400 screenings since it was set up and roughly 10 per cent of patients showed signs of prostate cancer and were subsequently referred to their doctor.

The blood test checks for a protein produced in prostate cells.

The most recent screening day was held in Swindon in October and more than 100 people were checked for the illness.

The next free screening will be on Saturday April 28 at the Chippenham Masonic Centre from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Kevin’s partner Vivienne Slayford said: “It’s really taken off, it’s fantastic that so many men are talking about prostate cancer.

“We’ve had such a positive response and interest has grown since our last screening, so we expect more people to come to this one.

“Kevin’s ultimate aim was to have a national screening program through the NHS.

“Prostate cancer kills more men than breast cancer kills women - one man dies every 45 minutes from prostate cancer.

“This test isn’t 100 per cent accurate, but it’s the only test we have for prostate cancer and it is saving lives.

“I’d like to thank the Freemasons for all their help and support, and letting us use their centres for these screenings.”

For more information about the charity and to make a donation, visit loganberrytrust.org.uk